<strong>Popular spot:</strong> The Austrian village of Hallstatt is chocolate-box pretty -- and the tourists keep flocking.
Popular spot: The Austrian village of Hallstatt is chocolate-box pretty -- and the tourists keep flocking.
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<strong>Tourist numbers:</strong> The village is in Austria's Salzkammergut mountains in the district of Gmunden. Its population is just 780, but tourist numbers reportedly reach 10,000 a day.
Tourist numbers: The village is in Austria's Salzkammergut mountains in the district of Gmunden. Its population is just 780, but tourist numbers reportedly reach 10,000 a day.
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<strong>Quality tourism: </strong>Now, Hallstatt is trying to deal with the influx of visitors, with Michelle Knoll, office manager for Hallstatt's tourism board, telling CNN Travel that there will be a "focus on quality tourism in the future."
Quality tourism: Now, Hallstatt is trying to deal with the influx of visitors, with Michelle Knoll, office manager for Hallstatt's tourism board, telling CNN Travel that there will be a "focus on quality tourism in the future."
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<strong>Disney effect: </strong>Part of its popularity stems from rumors the village inspired the fictional setting of Arendelle, in Disney's "Frozen" movies.
Disney effect: Part of its popularity stems from rumors the village inspired the fictional setting of Arendelle, in Disney's "Frozen" movies.
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<strong>Impact on residents:</strong> Knoll says that while the city thrives on tourism, sometimes it can be "a bit strenuous" to have so many visitors descend.
Impact on residents: Knoll says that while the city thrives on tourism, sometimes it can be "a bit strenuous" to have so many visitors descend.
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<strong>Fire damage</strong>: In November 2019, a fire wrecked some buildings on Hallstatt's waterfront, with the mayor warning tourists against visiting until the village recovered.
Fire damage: In November 2019, a fire wrecked some buildings on Hallstatt's waterfront, with the mayor warning tourists against visiting until the village recovered.
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